The cost of publishing a paper in a journal varies widely depending on the journal, the publisher, and the type of publication model they use.
Some journals charge authors a fee called an article processing charge (APC) to cover the costs of peer review, editorial processing, and publication. The APC can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the journal’s reputation, impact factor, and other factors. Open-access journals, which make articles freely available to readers, are more likely to charge an APC than subscription-based journals.
On the other hand, many subscription-based journals do not charge authors an APC, but they may require authors to pay for some of the publication costs, such as color figure printing or page charges.
It’s essential to carefully review the journal’s author guidelines and policies to determine whether there are any costs associated with publishing in a specific journal. Some funding agencies may provide support for authors to cover the publication costs.